NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT

ARTS NSW
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CarriageWorks

CarriageWorks is the new home for contemporary arts in Sydney.

Developed by the NSW State Government through Arts NSW, the Eveleigh Rail Yards at Wilson Street has been transformed into a bold new centre committed to the nurturing, development and presentation of contemporary arts.

CarriageWorks offers an exciting addition to the cultural life of Sydney and its artists, providing an environment which pulses with a unique spirit of creativity and innovation. This is a new home for physical theatre, spoken word, music, dance, visual and hybrid arts.

CarriageWorks is located within the emerging Redfern Waterloo precinct, being developed by Redfern Waterloo Authority. The multi-purpose centre will provide an accessible and revitalizing cultural focus where the local community can discover new connections.

Starting with its cathedral-scale foyer, the physical beauty and scope of the centre is inspiring. The distinctive nineteenth century industrial atmosphere of the former railway carriage and blacksmith workshops have been retained, with many heritage iron and brick details featured in the regeneration of the building.

CarriageWorks contains two large flexible theatre spaces (800 seats and 300 seats), a smaller space which will commence life as a gallery, a scenery construction workshop, exhibition spaces, offices, a bar and café.

Performance Space is the first established arts company to call CarriageWorks home. All resident and visiting artists and companies will be able to create, rehearse and perform work entirely on site, in an atmosphere which encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas.

At CarriageWorks, the doors are open to all possibilities.

Visit: www.carriageworks.com.au